Gandhidham

Gandhidham is a Town and Taluka in Kachchh District of Gujarat. In India, a taluka is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Gandhidham Block (CD) is 03731. Total area of gandhidham taluka is 217 km² including 166.89 km² rural area and 49.99 km² urban area. Gandhidham taluka has a population of 3,27,166 peoples, out of which urban population is 2,88,185 while rural population is 38,981. Gandhidham has a sex ratio of approximately 876 females for every 1,000 males. Gandhidham taluka has a population density of 1509 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 71,447 houses in the sub-district, including 63,217 urban houses and 8,230 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 67.07% population of gandhidham taluka is literate, out of which 73.25% males and 60.02% females are literate.

List of Villages in Gandhidham Taluka

Gandhidham Taluka has a total of 9 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Gandhidham Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Antarjal Antarjal Gandhidham
2Bharapar Kidana Gandhidham (8 km)
3Chudva Mithi Rohar Gandhidham (8 km)
4Galpadar Galpadar Gandhidham
5Kandla Galpadar Gandhidham
6Kidana Kidana Gandhidham (4 km)
7Mithi Rohar Mithi Rohar Gandhidham (5 km)
8Padana Padana Mundra (4 km)
9Shinay Shinay Gandhidham (5 km)

Population of Gandhidham Taluka

The population profile of Gandhidham Taluka offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Gandhidham's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 3,27,166 38,981 2,88,185
Male Population 1,74,343 20,457 1,53,886
Female Population 1,52,823 18,524 1,34,299
Child Population (Age 0–6) 45,533 6,754 38,779
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 23,935 3,516 20,419
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 21,598 3,238 18,360
Literate Population 2,19,445 20,336 1,99,109
Literate Male Population 1,27,713 12,495 1,15,218
Literate Female Population 91,732 7,841 83,891
Illiterate Population 1,07,721 18,645 89,076
Illiterate Male Population 46,630 7,962 38,668
Illiterate Female Population 61,091 10,683 50,408
Total Households 71,447 8,230 63,217

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Gandhidham Taluka , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 58,783 5,576 53,207
SC Male Population 30,539 2,864 27,675
SC Female Population 28,244 2,712 25,532
Total ST Population 5,963 546 5,417
ST Male Population 3,182 316 2,866
ST Female Population 2,781 230 2,551
Population Density 1,509 / km² 234 / km² 5,765 / km²